Some roles fill time. This one builds futures, including yours.
We’re hiring a SEND Support Assistant for primary schools in Gateshead. Perfect if you’re exploring graduate jobs in schools or stepping into Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead.
This isn’t about loads of experience. It’s about who you are. Can you connect? Can you stay patient? Can you be that steady presence a child relies on?
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only
What your day will look like:
• Starting the day by checking in with your pupil and setting a positive tone
• Supporting classroom activities, adapting tasks where needed
• Encouraging focus and confidence during lessons
• Supporting social interactions during break and lunchtime
• Helping pupils navigate challenges calmly
• Working closely with teachers to keep progress on track
What we’re looking for:
• Graduates or aspiring educators
• Strong communication skills
• Calm, resilient, and positive individuals
• Someone ready to grow within SEND support jobs in Gateshead
Why Protocol Education?
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD training, including behaviour and SEND support
• Ongoing career development
• Flexible and local roles
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• A consultant who actually listens
This is your chance to step into something meaningful, Apply now.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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